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On the recordMarch 19, 2018
the power of the purse lies in this building. It is the constitutional duty of Congress to make spending decisions
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Nita Lowey
Democratic · New York
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Editor's note · Context

Lowey emphasizes Congress's responsibility in budgetary decisions during the appropriations process.

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